About
John Smith was born in Walthamstow, London in 1952 and studied film at the Royal College of Art, during which time he became a member of the London Filmmakers Co-op. Since 1972 Smith has made over fifty film, video and installation works that have been shown in independent cinemas, art galleries and on television around the world and awarded major prizes at many international film festivals. He received a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists in 2011, and in 2013 he was the winner of Film London’s Jarman Award.
Filmography
Two Pids2026 · Director
Being John Smith2024 · Director
Covid Messages2021 · Director
Record2021 · Director
Citadel2021 · Director, Editor, Producer, Director of Photography, Sound
Twice2020 · Director
A State of Grace2019 · Director, Screenplay, Sound, Producer, Editor
The Camera, The Actor2019 · Director
Song For Europe2018 · Producer, Director, Cinematography, Editor, Sound
Jour de Fête2017 · Director
Steve Hates Fish2016 · Director
Who Are We?2016 · Director
Dark Light2014 · Director
White Hole2014 · Director
Horizon (Five Pounds a Belgian)2012 · Director
Dad's Stick2012 · Director
Soft Work2012 · Director
Unusual Red Cardigan2011 · Director
The Man Phoning Mum2011 · Director
Flag Mountain2010 · Director